Southern Pacific LIMA built GS-3 Golden State / General Service class oil burning 4-8-4 steam locomotive # 4426, along with its passenger train, is seen at platform # 3 in Los Angeles Union Station, ca early 1940's
Southern Pacific LIMA built GS-3 class Golden State / General Service oil burning 4-8-4 steam locomotive # 4426, along with its passenger train, is seen at platform # 3 in Los Angeles Union Station, ca early 1940's. These steam locomotives were considered to be semi-streamlined with their extra sheet metal coverings and skyline casing. The locomotive is lettered for the "Daylight," a top train that operated between San Francisco and Los Angeles. These steam locomotive could easily handle the typical twelve car trains at speed on the rolling terrain found between the two named major California cities, This train appears to be almost ready for its departure. Notice how the platforms and track areas are all paved at the same level which makes it very easy to move baggage and maintenance equipment between the tracks and trains. You may observe the locomotive engineer is seen leaning out of the cab window. By observing the clothing being worn by individuals in the scene, the weather conditions may have been on the cooler side. Notice the oil can sitting on the front foot board step, which is perhaps used by a cab crew member to lubricate the valve gear and side rods, etc. Isn't it amazing how clean the railroad kept this locomotive prior to departing on an assignment. It was interesting that this class and other classes of the GS series steam locomotives had both a steam whistle and an air horn used for a warning or signals.
The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my personal collection of Railroad photos.
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Southern Pacific LIMA built GS-3 Golden State / General Service class oil burning 4-8-4 steam locomotive # 4426, along with its passenger train, is seen at platform # 3 in Los Angeles Union Station, ca early 1940's
Southern Pacific LIMA built GS-3 class Golden State / General Service oil burning 4-8-4 steam locomotive # 4426, along with its passenger train, is seen at platform # 3 in Los Angeles Union Station, ca early 1940's. These steam locomotives were considered to be semi-streamlined with their extra sheet metal coverings and skyline casing. The locomotive is lettered for the "Daylight," a top train that operated between San Francisco and Los Angeles. These steam locomotive could easily handle the typical twelve car trains at speed on the rolling terrain found between the two named major California cities, This train appears to be almost ready for its departure. Notice how the platforms and track areas are all paved at the same level which makes it very easy to move baggage and maintenance equipment between the tracks and trains. You may observe the locomotive engineer is seen leaning out of the cab window. By observing the clothing being worn by individuals in the scene, the weather conditions may have been on the cooler side. Notice the oil can sitting on the front foot board step, which is perhaps used by a cab crew member to lubricate the valve gear and side rods, etc. Isn't it amazing how clean the railroad kept this locomotive prior to departing on an assignment. It was interesting that this class and other classes of the GS series steam locomotives had both a steam whistle and an air horn used for a warning or signals.
The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my personal collection of Railroad photos.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.